Budget Graduation Open House Planner, Shopping Guide, Recipes

Hosting a graduation open house and clueless about where to start? Or maybe you're on tight budget and want to do a cheap (but of course nice) party. Or maybe you waited till the last minute to organize your graduate's open house. Regardless, this party planning guide will help you throw the perfect backyard bash! Here are recipes plus shopping lists for groceries, supplies, decorations and equipment. Being the perennial penny pincher, I've listed cheaper and DIY alternatives--to save you money and hassle! Make these cute graduation cap cookies with recipes included. Oh, and if you can't find square chocolate cookies, you can use chocolate candy squares, like Hershey's. I think I forgot to mention that.  Budget Graduation Party Open House Shopping Guide With Recipes

Top 10 Fathers Day Gifts for Dads of Any Age, Interest, Budget

Written for Christmas, this article offers appropriate gifts suggestions for Father's Day, too. Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Got a few hard-to-shop for dads on your holiday giving list? Here are the top 10 gifts that are sure to please Dad.

One of the difficult parts about shopping for dads is that some of them say, "I don't need anything for Christmas." You and he both know that you are still going to get him a gift, however. So take him at his word. Buy him a gift that he doesn't need, just for fun. The secret to holiday gift-giving for anyone, especially Dad, is to buy something special, unrelated to work and a little frivolous. Most dads don't buy many luxuries for themselves. Spoil dad a little. I don't mean that you should give dad a useless gift. Remember "Billy Big Mouth Bass," the singing fish plaque? That's not what I mean; give dad a gift which will be a special treat and still useful. Read more at Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Dads of Any Age 

Cheap Mother's Day Gifts Under $10

Cheap Mother's Day Gifts Under $10 Mothers Day, the second Sunday of May, often finds loved ones long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor your mother and show her that you care when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of great gift ideas for mom under $10. Read More

Smart Shoppers Gift Giving Guide

How to Get What You Want for Everyone on Your Holiday Shopping List and Not Go Broke Over 20 tips to stay out of financial hot water this holiday season and still get what you want to get for everyone.Use these tips for birthday shopping and any gift-giving occasion. Read on...

Last Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Party Planner

Emergency Thanksgiving Holiday Shopping List, Menu and Recipes
Congratulations, you're hosting the Thanksgiving fest this year. Nervous? Don't be; here's an easy diy Thanksgiving dinner guide View more »

Holiday Decorating and Clean Up- Game Plan

Holiday Clean-Up Plan Whether you put your holiday decorations up as soon as the season begins, or wait until later, you need a game plan for holiday decorations. Here's a holiday party and decoration guide to keep your home manageable and your stress level balanced. View more »

Cheap Wedding Planner: Budget Tips

Cheap Wedding Tips  Complete guide to budget weddings! Celebrate your special day in style without going broke! Detailed list of ways to keep your big day on budget! Music, flowers, food, decorations, ceremony, gifts, reception, dress and more! View more »

Halloween or Fall School Festival

Host a Huge Halloween Party for Under $150 Hosting a Halloween party for a large group? Here is your perfect party planner for fun. We'll look at treats, decorations, food, games, prizes, crafts and activities. This party planner focuses on keeping costs low. View more »